Meaning & use

nonstop

adjective·Everyday

Without any stops, pauses, or interruptions along the way.

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They booked a nonstop flight from Chicago to Tokyo to save time.

The music played nonstop for the entire twelve-hour festival.

A note on using this word

Works as both an adjective ("a nonstop flight") and an adverb ("talked nonstop"), unlike many other non- words.

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